Genesis 21:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 21:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 21:20 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 21:20 — KJV
“And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.”
— Genesis 21:20 (KJV)
Genesis 21:20 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 21:20
“And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water. Moses: that is, Drawn out”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:20: grew, became
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:20: god, wilderness
“And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:20: god, wilderness
“And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:20: god, wilderness
“And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:20: god, wilderness
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